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February 17, 2021
Record-Breaking Draw: Canada invited 27,332 Applicants
In the largest draw to be held by Canada through the Express Entry system, the highest 27,332 invitations to apply for Canadian permanent residence (Canada PR) have been allotted. In the Express Entry Draw #176 IRCC invited the Canadian Experience Class on February 13, 2021, at 11:56:56 UTC.
This draw was targeted to applicants with prior Canadian experience, categorically known as Canadian Experience Class [CEC]. The minimum ranking score to qualify the Comprehensive Ranking System [CRS] score – was also ranked as 75 the lowermost ever.
What is the Canadian Experience Class (CEC)?
The CEC is an immigration program under express entry that allows you to apply for Canada PR. Qualified applicants should have a minimum of one year of full-time skilled work experience in Canada.
You Should Apply for the CEC in 2021 Because:
- Canada is inviting thousands of immigrants through CEC
- You can be a Permanent Resident of Canada
- The Express Entry pool has often targeted CEC candidates
- CEC applicants can gain extra points on CRS Score
- You don’t need to show proof of sufficient funds
- Faster processing
Top 10 Demanding Jobs/Professions in Canada:
- Customer Service Representative
- Electrical engineer
- Registered nurse
- Sales & Marketing
- Electrical engineer
- Software developer
- Accountant
- HR manager
- Financial advisor
- Tech Sector
Latest Express Entry Draws |
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Draw # |
Date |
ITA |
CRS |
Program |
| 176 | 13-Feb-21 | 27,332 | 75 | CEC |
| 175 | 10-Feb-21 | 654 | 720 | PNP |
| 174 | 21-Jan-21 | 4626 | 454 | CEC |
| 173 | 20-Jan-21 | 374 | 741 | PNP |
| 172 | 7-Jan-21 | 4750 | 461 | CEC |
| 171 | 6-Jan-21 | 250 | 813 | PNP |
| 170 | 23-Dec-20 | 5000 | 468 | Not specified |
| 169 | 9-Dec-20 | 5000 | 469 | Not specified |
| 168 | 25-Nov-20 | 5000 | 469 | Not specified |
| 167 | 18-Nov-20 | 5000 | 472 | Not specified |
| 166 | 5-Nov-20 | 4500 | 478 | Not specified |
What is the Express Entry?
Express Entry is an immigration method executed by Canadian immigration authorities (IRCC) which manages skilled worker requests under Federal Economic plans. This contains the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program the Canada Experience Class and parts of the Provincial Nomination Programs.
What is the process of the CEC Application?
| Step 1: | Step 2: | Step 3: | Step 4: | Step 5: |
| Acquire a Canadian work permit and a year of working experience | Meet entitlement criteria and make an Express Entry profile | Receive an ITA | Complete medical, security checks, and submit an application | Accept confirmation of permanent resident status and receive Canada PR card |
Canada Immigration Plan:
Canada plans on receiving 401,000 new migrants in 2021. Among them, 108,500 will be through the Express Entry method. In 2022, another 110,500 will attain their Canada PR through the Express Entry.
How We Can Help You?
In order to achieve an invitation from express entry, you have to be selected from a pool of candidates who are competing for an invitation. We are here to mark your profile as most suitable for the invitation. We will assess your case, highlight the finest features of your application, and make sure that you have accomplished the top qualified marks! Your probabilities of getting an invitation are maximized.
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